Embers of Sword

Chapter 52 Little Imperial Master

In the second half of the night, the lights burned out and no one knew what had happened in the Tide-Watching Pavilion that night.

Jiang Qihu, who was drunk, drove away and returned to his mansion, then dismissed his servants.

He sat alone in the courtyard, with red leaves falling from the dead trees, landing on the stone table, the pond, and his scabbard.

Jiang Qihu put his hand to his forehead and sat in the darkness.

After a long sigh.

Jiang Qihu said in a low voice: "Since you are here, why don't you show yourself?"

in the dark.

A dark shadow slowly emerged.

Xie Xuanyi, wearing a mask, slowly came to the stone table and sat down without any hesitation.

The Jiang family has purchased many houses in Lichao City, but Jiang Qihu's favorite is this one... Ten years ago, Xie Xuanyi escaped the pursuit of the Da Chu Imperial City Division here. As he expected, the night banquet at Guanchao Pavilion is over tonight, so Jiang Qihu returned here to rest.

"I am Jialiu."

Xie Xuanyi went straight to the point and announced his identity.

After Venerable Longmu asked Jialiu to get the token, he went directly to find the "big shot" who betrayed Qingzhou.

That person...

It’s Jiang Qihu!
The Bai Ze secret realm is not accessible to ordinary people...but Jiang Qihu is not an ordinary person.

As the saying goes, like father like son, Jiang Lie had a son in his old age and named him "Qihu". Jiang Qihu was gifted in martial arts since childhood. At a young age, he was invincible in Qingzhou. In that era when geniuses emerged in large numbers, he squeezed into the top five of the Tianjiao List... This record is quite impressive.

Jiang Qihu originally wanted to be a great hero guarding the border like his father.

It’s a pity that the royal family of Da Chu demoted the garrison commander.

Because of his clan reasons, he was forced to enter the Imperial City and become a member of the Imperial City Division under the supervision of the royal family... This was not a good thing. Letting Jiang Lie's son enter the Imperial City Division actually had the meaning of "checks and balances". However, Jiang Qihu was favored by the young national teacher Chen Jingxuan, and made rapid progress all the way. Not only did he make great progress in his cultivation, he also became the youngest second-in-command of the Imperial City Division in history.

This status is already above tens of millions of people.

Compared with what Mr. Jiang did back then, he is even better.

No one could have imagined it.

Such a loyal and righteous lady with a promising future...would turn out to be a sinner who sold out Qingzhou and betrayed Da Chu.

Xie Xuanyi looked at Jiang Qihu quietly from a distance of more than ten feet.

same.

Jiang Qihu was also looking at Xie Xuanyi.

"The demon country is really anxious."

He rubbed his brows and slowly exhaled the alcohol.

Long before he stepped into the mansion, he had sensed the presence of this young man, so he deliberately dismissed his attendants, allowing the two of them to be alone.

Jiang Qihu said sarcastically, "King You Hai's banquet has just ended, and he has already sent someone to contact us... Isn't Venerable Long Mu afraid of being discovered?"

The Lichao City is full of fly pupils.

"The Hun Yuan Yi can't stare at anyone except you."

Xie Xuanyi relaxed and sat back leisurely: "You are a big favorite under the young national teacher. You have a smooth journey from the imperial city to Qingzhou... You are a person that the Eight Hundred Miles Forbidden Zone will never suspect, and you are also a person that Hunyuanyi and Yingtong will never follow."

These words made Jiang Qihu feel strange.

He narrowed his eyes and looked at it carefully.

This Jialiu looks very young.

At first glance, he doesn't have much vitality in his body, and it seems that he is only at the second level... But as a spy entrusted with an important task by the demon clan, the strength of the second level must be far from enough.

All I can say is that his cultivation is well hidden.

Jiang Qihu looked again.

Ok?
Why is it still the second realm?
Jiang Qihu's eyes, which were originally a little drunken, suddenly became clear. He stood up suddenly, and red leaves fell all over his body, and a strong wind blew in the courtyard. "You are not a spy from the demon country."

Jiang Qihu's voice was as cold as ice.

The murderous intent was overflowing and almost solidified. The stone table that his palm was pressing on had already cracked and shattered, spreading inch by inch.

"Of course I am."

Xie Xuanyi leaned back slightly, moving a little further away from the stone table.

He took out the ring, displayed it briefly in the moonlight, and then put it away.

Xie Xuanyi said: "According to the agreement between you and Long Mu Zun, I gave the name 'Jia Liu' and took out the unique soul magic weapon... This is enough to prove that I am the 'spy' who contacted you in Lichao City."

Jiang Qihu's expression was uncertain.

"However, I am not here for the Bai Ze Secret Realm tonight."

Xie Xuanyi also stood up.

Hongye was blown up by the powerful energy emanating from Jiang Qihu and fell on his black shirt.

Xie Xuanyi, covered in red leaves and dew, bowed slightly and said softly, "Master Jiang, I came here tonight because I actually wanted to have a chat with the 'Little Imperial Master'."

"Do you know what you're talking about?"

Jiang Qihu was amused by this remark.

What kind of person is the Little Imperial Master?
In terms of talent, he is unparalleled in the world; in terms of status, he is above everyone else. He sits alone in the imperial city, single-handedly stabilizing the destiny of the country.

Is this the kind of person that a little spy from the demon country like you can meet and talk to whenever you want?
Xie Xuanyi also laughed.

This request... is indeed very presumptuous and stupid.

But it is not impossible to achieve.

"Lord Jiang has just arrived from the Imperial City. I guess he just said goodbye to the young Imperial Master?"

Xie Xuanyi said calmly, "Chen Jingxuan is very good at predicting the future. I'm afraid he has already taught Lord Jiang how to deal with King You Hai at the banquet before he left..."

Jiang Qihu's smile froze slightly.

"Given his personality, besides repeated instructions... there's a high chance he'll also give me one or two magic bags."

When Xie Xuanyi saw Jiang Qihu's expression, he knew that he had guessed right.

He extended his hand and made a gesture of invitation, saying, "Regarding my presumptuous request, why don't you take a look at the treasure bag you carry with you and then make a decision."

Jiang Qihu's expression became much more serious when he looked at Xie Xuanyi.

This guy knows himself very well, and also knows the little imperial teacher very well...

"I know that the Weapon Refining Division has a treasure called the 'Ruyi Order'. As long as both parties leave a trace of soul fire, they can communicate with each other."

Xie Xuanyi stroked the magic weapon ring in his hand and said with a smile: "Or you can directly contact Chen Jingxuan with the 'Ruyi Order' and explain the current situation. Maybe... he wants to chat with me for a few words?"

This kind of precious device for communicating with the soul is certainly not only found in the Demon Country.

In the territory of Da Chu, many large sects and big families have means of interaction similar to the "Ruyi Order".

"..."

Jiang Qihu fell into deep thought.

He silently reached into his waist bag, fumbled for the brocade bag, then exerted force with his palm, transformed his vital energy into a raging fire, and ignited the brocade bag... The message of his soul followed the raging fire into the sea of soul.

There was a long silence.

Jiang Qihu looked at Xie Xuanyi with complicated feelings, and he took out the Ruyi Order again.

The moment the token is ignited with soul fire.

From the Imperial City, a mellow and peaceful voice came...

"Qi Hu, give him the Ruyi Order."

　(PS: I made a small modification to correct the Chu Man realm in Chapter 50.)
　　
　
(End of this chapter)